Lot 414
  • 414

Two George II embossed bird pictures circa 1750, after Samuel Dixon, possibly by Isaac Spackman

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • papier mache, fruitwood, japanning
  • the larger frame 43.5cm. high, 39cm. wide; 1ft. 5in., 1ft. 3¼in.; the smaller frame 40.5cm. high, 35.5 cm. wide; 1ft. 4in., 1ft. 2in.
in black japanned frames

Condition

These charming paintings are in overall good conserved condition, one with small losses to paint and faded colours, slight yelllwong to left side; The other has been conserved, with white ground repainted, small losses and colours faded. In modern black japanned frames with blue craquele passepartouts.
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